Compress AVIF Images for Twitch
Twitch stream thumbnails and profile images determine click-through rate in Browse pages. Optimized, high-contrast thumbnails with readable text consistently attract more viewers. Next-generation image format based on the AV1 video codec. Offers superior compression to both WebP and JPEG. Use ImageSmith to compress your AVIF images to the ideal file size for Twitch — target under 10,000KB for optimal performance. Processing is fully browser-based — no server uploads.
Recommended format
JPEG
Max file size
10,000KB
Dimensions
1920×1080 (stream previews), 256×256 (profile icon)
✓Stream preview thumbnails must be under 10MB in JPEG or PNG
✓Profile icons display at 256×256 — upload 1:1 square images
✓Offline banners display at 1920×1080 when stream is offline
✓Use high-contrast visuals and large text readable at thumbnail size
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Compress AVIF for Twitch — FAQ
Twitch works best with images under 10,000KB. Recommended dimensions: 1920×1080 (stream previews), 256×256 (profile icon). ImageSmith can compress AVIF images to any target size in seconds.
Twitch primarily supports JPEG, PNG. Converting to JPEG is recommended for best compatibility.
Upload your AVIF image to ImageSmith, set a target size under 10,000KB, and compress. Stream preview thumbnails must be under 10MB in JPEG or PNG
Twitch stream preview thumbnails should be 1920×1080 pixels (16:9 ratio). Profile icons display at 256×256. Keep all images under 10MB in JPEG or PNG format.